Question
How should children with cerebral palsy manage their diet?
Answer
In terms of dietary management for children with cerebral palsy, it is important to focus on small, frequent meals and to drink 1-2 times a day of light saltwater to replenish water and electrolytes. The diet should be high in calories, high in protein, high in fat, high in fiber, and balanced with a variety of vitamins and trace elements. Calcium, vitamin A, and D should also be supplemented to prevent osteoporosis and brittleness. The diet should have the four features of being soft, fine, fresh, and tender to meet the nutritional needs of brain cell development in infants with cerebral palsy.